What do the Shinkansen high speed railway in Japan, Burj Khalifa in UAE, NASA space probes and offshore wind turbines have in common? They are prime examples of constructions with constant vibrations causing stress on the applications which, if not secured properly, jeopardizes safety. Most people don’t devote a thought to bolts loosening – but we do. Every minute. Every hour. All day. All Year. Our promise to build connections that last goes beyond manufacturing the best bolting technologies to expert support and pioneering digital solutions.

Are you a highly self-motivated professional with a passion for building strong supplier relationships across borders? We are looking for a Sourcing Project Manager with excellent communication skills and the flexibility to travel internationally. In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing initiatives that span continents, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery

About the role

The Sourcing Project Manager will lead the setup and performance management of our external supply chain for semi-finished goods, including nut-bodies and wedge-locking assemblies. This new role will be instrumental in identifying, qualifying, and developing a select group of high-quality suppliers across APAC, Europe, and the US, ensuring alignment with our quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

The holder of the position will report to the Mattmar Site director (Sweden), but the location is flexible to be anywhere in the World.

Main responsibilities as a Sourcing Project Manager:

Supplier Sourcing & Onboarding

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers globally, focusing on small to mid-size volume capabilities with high-end quality standards.
• Conduct technical assessments and feasibility studies in collaboration with engineering and procurement.
• Lead initial contract discussions and support supplier nomination processes.

Supplier Quality & Performance Management

• Plan and execute technical supplier audits
• Define and monitor supplier KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions with suppliers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Supply chain to ensure seamless supplier integration.
• Support APQP/PPAP processes where applicable.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain supplier documentation, audit reports, and qualification records.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Bachelor or equivalent
• +5 years of working with suppliers in multiple countries
• Extensive experience of working with IATF16949
• Fastener industry experience (meriting)

What We Offer
• An international and dynamic workplace
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and success

About Nord-Lock Group

Nord-Lock Group is a global leader in bolting and engineering solutions. From deep subsea to outer space, our promise to build connections that last goes beyond manufacturing the best bolting technologies. Our people are experts in the lifecycle of secure bolted joints, innovators at the forefront of digital solutions and committed to doing business with respect for people and planet. 

Our technology brands are all the original inventors of their respective technologies: Nord-Lock® wedge-locking washers, Superbolt® mechanical tensioners, Boltight® hydraulic tensioners and Expander® System pivot pins. 

We build connections that last.